Past Events

Hosted by BUILD Business Resource Group

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Please visit the BUILD website for more information.

The lived experience of disability varies, both among people with disabilities and among racial and ethnic groups. Dr. Kimberle Crenshaw coined the term “Intersectionality” to describe the experience of living with multiple identities (gender, race, culture, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, etc.). While there has been conversation about some intersections (like race and gender) there have been other experiences that are often overlooked. This session will look at the experience of people of color who have disabilities. Participants will have an opportunity to ask the speaker questions following the presentation.

Speakers:

Timotheus “T.J.” Gordon, Jr, Research Assistant, Institute of Disability and Human Development, UIC

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This is a supportive and inclusive environment where people should feel comfortable engaging in speaking and evaluation activities. Our goal is to help develop the professional skill of effectively speaking in front of groups of people in meetings or audiences.

If you would like to practice public speaking, please sign up for Washington Immigrant Network's “WIN-Public Speaking Group”. The schedule will depend on the number of people we have signed up for each date. Please have a two-minute speech prepared that you would like to receive feedback on. Feedback will be provided by those who are in attendance through an objective evaluation.

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January 27, 2022 - 09:00 am - 12:00 pm

General Meeting on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 09:00-12:00.

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Washington Immigrant Network

Civic Engagement Case Study

by Michael Nepomuceno

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For questions about this event, please contact WIN@ofm.wa.gov

This is the time when we celebrate our BRG volunteers at this special gathering. We will have a few games to get to know each other a bit more and enjoying our time together.

• Play “Two Truths and a Lie” Guessing game Ice Breaker to help people get to know each other.

• Share Hidden Talents. Allowing our volunteers to brag a little!

• Take a Walk Down Memory Lane. Volunteers to share a fun story from their time working with our BRG.

Hosts: Gwen and Diana, Professional Development Co-Chairs

This is a supportive and inclusive environment where people should feel comfortable engaging in speaking and evaluation activities. Our goal is to help develop the professional skill of effectively speaking in front of groups of people in meetings or audiences.

If you would like to practice public speaking, please sign up for Washington Immigrant Network's “WIN-Public Speaking Group”. The schedule will depend on the number of people we have signed up for each date. Please have a two-minute speech prepared that you would like to receive feedback on. Feedback will be provided by those who are in attendance through an objective evaluation.

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+1 564-999-2000,,266365528# United States, Olympia

Phone Conference ID: 266 365 528#

Host: Alejandro Sanchez. Development Sub Co-Chair

Opportunities abound with the Washington state workforce! Now is the time to apply! Join us for a workshop where we will discuss the state's online application portal, careers.wa.gov; resumes and cover letters; interviews; and other tips, all with an eye toward becoming a successful candidate. Moderating by Alejandro Sanchez, you will hear from state staff involved in the hiring processes, who will share their wisdom about recruiting and hiring.

To register, please click here. For any questions about this event, please reach out to Alejandro Sanchez, Career Development Sub Co-Chair at Alejandro.Sanchez@gov.wa.gov, or at WIN@ofm.wa.gov.

General Membership is open to all current Washington State employees, including full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried employees who are committed to supporting and advancing the mission of WIN.

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General Membership Meeting

Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021

12:00 – 1:00

12:00 – 12:05 Welcome – Opening Remarks Lolo Arevalo, DOC | Vice-Chair & Christina Pourarien, L&I | Advocacy Chair

12:05 – 12:15 Meet & Greet – Breakout Sessions - All Members

12:15 – 12:30 How WE can all help create a more inclusive work environment for teammates of color by Michaela Doelman, ESD Chief of HR

12:30 – 12:50 Immigrant Story Sandeep Mahil, SAO

12:50 – 1:00 WIN Updates and Closing Remarks by WIN Team

Meet & Greet

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Meet & Greet is a space for our immigrant communities and allies to come together to share their story, network, build relationships with colleagues, leaders, mentors, and supporters who share common interests, shared services, and resources with our community partners.

Host: Amel Alsalman, WIN Treasurer/Member

Our Special Guests:

• Kim Sauer, Past WIN Chair, Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition SPS Chapter

  Kim emigrated from South Korea as a young adult and, subsequently, started her career in government service. Over the years, she has held various positions of increasing responsibility at both federal and state agencies. Kim joined the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) over two decades ago and takes great pride in serving the public. She does so with great passion, especially when working with small businesses owners in communities of color and with those for whom English is a second language. She has served the LCB in many different roles, ensuring equitable distribution of government services and resources, and paying particular attention to those that are historically underserved due to cultural and language barriers. She strongly advocates for public/private partnerships, whose synergy repeatedly transforms what was once considered impossible into reality.

• Treacy Duerfeldt, President at Rotary Club of Olympia Capital Centennial

  Treacy Duerfeldt went to his first Rotary meeting at age 4 in Portland, Oregon. Now, a third-generation Rotarian, he joined Rotary in Concord, Indiana back in 1992. After serving in numerous positions, on numerous projects, he is currently President of the Rotary Club of Olympia Capital Centennial. Prior to his presidency, he raised millions for The Rotary Foundation at the District level (90+ Clubs). He's very proud of hosting 15 international exchange students, 13 of which were through Rotary.

  Outside of Rotary, Treacy is the founder and CEO of an Insurance and Risk Management firm called the NationWide Contractors Alliance. He and his wife of 34 years (Joyce) actively serve on national committees associated with risk management for the National Association of Home Builders. Their son Andrew is finishing his undergrad and applying to law schools.

  Treacy is well-traveled and has minors in German and Japanese. His hobbies include cooking, gardening, whiskey education (an actual non-profit of his), kayaking, yoga, and exercise in general. Treacy and his family moved to Olympia in 1997 and he is only a few years away from partial retirement and more international travel.

This is a supportive and inclusive environment where people should feel comfortable engaging in speaking and evaluation activities. Our goal is to help develop the professional skill of effectively speaking in front of groups of people in meetings or audiences.

If you would like to practice public speaking, please sign up for Washington Immigrant Network's “WIN-Public Speaking Group”. The schedule will depend on the number of people we have signed up for each date. Please have a two-minute speech prepared that you would like to receive feedback on. Feedback will be provided by those who are in attendance through an objective evaluation.

Join Us via Teams:

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Or call in (audio only)

+1 564-999-2000,,211867515# United States, Olympia

Phone Conference ID: 211 867 515#

General Membership is open to all current Washington State employees, including full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried employees who are committed to supporting and advancing the mission of WIN.

Agenda:

· Welcome

· Introduce Team Members

· Ice-Breaker

· Megan's UBI Presentation from BUILD BRG

· Philip Harris, WSDOT – Immigrant Story

· Breakout Session

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Meeting ID: 867 8744 7524

Passcode: 312248